William Li has ruled out an immediate entry into the currently trending robotics industry, focusing instead on selling more cars.
This cautious stance contrasts with Nio’s previous expansions into new ventures including smartphones.
Sodium-ion batteries hit the Midwestern grid in first-of-its-kind pilot
A new type of battery storage is about to be deployed on the Midwestern grid for the first time. Read more…
EGI Battery plans to start battery manufacturing in Michigan in Q3
US-based advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturer EGI Battery has established its first US battery manufacturing campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Ann Arbor facility positions EGI to deliver high-performance, lithium-ion pouch cell batteries in line with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will power drones, electric aviation, aerospace, and emerging technologies such as humanoid robotics. The… Read more…
Blink Charging to deploy 200 EV chargers at 90 Korian retirement homes in Belgium
Korian Belgium, a provider of elderly care services, is working with Blink Charging on a nationwide EV charging project. Blink plans to deploy over 200 Blink-owned chargers across 90 Korian locations in Belgium. A similar roll-out for Korian Netherlands is planned. Blink’s fully financed investment model will enable Korian to quickly add EV charging to… Read more…
Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2
According to an email sent to Rivian subscribers yesterday, the American automaker is sunsetting the Standard trim of its flagship R1S SUV. The end is imminent for Rivian’s most affordable R1S model, but the automaker says its exit will pave the way for a new “refined lineup” of EVs… Plus the R2 is about to arrive. Read more…
Harbinger announces new, low cab forward electric box truck at Work Truck Week
Harbinger kicked off Work Truck Week 2026 in style with the launch of the HC Series Cab – a totally new medium-duty box truck chassis available in both full BEV and EREV versions and up to 26,000 lbs. of gross vehicle weight rating. Read more…
Kia’s cheapest EV looks like a baby Seltos [Video]
The EV2 is set to go on sale any day now as Kia’s most affordable electric car in Europe. Thanks to its upright, boxy design, it looks more like the Seltos SUV than an entry-level EV. Read more…
San Francisco moves to install curbside EV chargers on city streets
The City of San Francisco could soon make it much easier for residents without a driveway or garage to charge their EVs on the street. Read more…
BLUETTI’s Elite 300 launches as the world’s smallest 3kWh power station – and it’s 58% off
BLUETTI has officially launched the Elite 300 portable power station, a compact but powerful portable power station designed for both home backup and life on the road. And for Electrek readers, the launch deal is pretty compelling. Read more…
Zoox and Uber partner up, beginning driverless rides in two major metropolitan areas
Zoox and Uber Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to deploy Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxis on Uber’s rideshare network. This use of truly autonomous robotaxis will begin in one of Zoox’s existing footprints and another massive metropolitan area next year. Read more…
Volkswagen’s entry-level EV spotted as a hot hatch R-Line model [Video]
The ID. Polo will make its official debut in just a few weeks as the first of a new generation of Volkswagen EVs. New spy shots confirm a range-topping R-Line model will join the lineup shortly after. Read more…
Leapmotor B10 gets smarter with new software update
Electric cars are changing faster than ever. Usually, if you want new features in your car, you have to buy a new one. But Leapmotor is showing that EVs can get better while they sit in your driveway. Only six months after the Leapmotor B10 first hit the streets, the company has released a major software update, sending new tools… Read more…
Nio sees EV costs rising on memory chip shortage and metal price rebound
Rising prices of memory chips and raw materials could lead to a cost increase of nearly 10,000 yuan ($1,460) for premium EV models, William Li said.
Despite the pressure on costs, Nio maintains its full-year non-GAAP operating profit target for 2026.
Chinese researchers devise high-energy, low-temperature battery based on hydrofluorocarbon electrolytes
Researchers from the College of Chemistry at China’s Nankai University have announced a battery breakthrough using a new type of electrolyte. In “Hydrofluorocarbon electrolytes for energy-dense and low-temperature batteries,” published in the journal Nature, the team explains how they designed and synthesized a series of new fluorinated hydrocarbon solvent molecules with fluorine coordination. Based on… Read more…
Michigan battery plant auction includes automated pouch-cell lines, cleanrooms and pack assembly systems
BidItUp Auctions Worldwide is set to auction equipment from a former lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Midland, Michigan, in a six-day live virtual sale running March 31, April 1-3 and April 7-8. According to BidItUp, the equipment comes from a 400,000-square-foot battery plant that had been used for EV and energy storage applications. The company… Read more…
Renault reveals “futuREady” strategy to build 36 new models
The French automaker Renault announced a bold new plan called “futuREady” to stay ahead of the competition. It is a clever name for a serious goal. Renault wants to become the top car company in Europe while protecting its business from fast-moving rivals in China. The new roadmap follows a previous recovery plan from 2021, and it sets the stage… Read more…
Airbus partners with RWTH Aachen on fuel cell for regional aircraft
The ‘GENtwoPRO’ project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, is dedicated to developing a scalable fuel cell system for regional aircraft with up to 100 seats. Participants include the PEM Chair of RWTH Aachen University, Airbus, and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Read more…
South Korea imposes multi-million fine on Mercedes-Benz
South Korea’s competition authority has fined Mercedes-Benz the equivalent of €6.5 million for misleading consumers. The focus of the authority: an officially undisclosed battery supplier for the premium electric models EQE and EQS. Read more…
Gas Prices Are Up, And So Are Searches For EVs: Edmunds
The Iran conflict is driving up gas prices. Edmunds says that shoppers are looking to electrified models for relief. Lire la suite…
Solid-state EV battery patent reveals CATL’s ambitious plans
CATL filed an international patent, detailing how its solid-state battery cell and electrolyte material can help overcome one of the biggest challenges in bringing the new tech to market. Read more…
